Dena Gayle Alvey

Dena Gayle Alvey, 65, of Owensboro passed away on Monday, June 16, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Tell City, Indiana native was born April 30, 1960, to the late Sherman Virgil Russell and Rev. Catherine Simpson Russell. Dena grew up as a preacher’s daughter and as one of six children in the family. She was an amazing musician, playing the drums, piano, and singing. She loved the church and raised two sons as ministers to carry on the spiritual legacy. As a loyal and committed wife, she supported her husband by keeping a spotless home. Dena also had a great sense of humor and could make others laugh while feeling very comfortable around her.

In addition to her parents, Dena also was preceded in death by three of her siblings, Bob Russell, Janice Thomas, and Diane Bolin.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of almost 47 years, Timothy Alvey; three children, Brian Alvey and his wife, Amber of Florence, SC, Rev. Robert Alvey and his wife, Belinda of Owensboro and Kristina Alvey; seven grandchildren, Christian Alvey, Karina Eichhoff (Noah), Elijah Alvey (Rachel), Jaela Alvey, Parker Alvey, Kennedy Alvey, and Collin Alvey; three great grandchildren; two siblings, Martha DeWitt and Sherman Russell Jr.; sister-in-law, Gail Russell; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be 2:00 pm Wednesday at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory with same day visitation from 1:00 pm until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery in Hatfield, Indiana.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Rehoboth Pentecostal Church, 701 Poindexter St. Owensboro, KY 42301.

Condolences and memories for Dena’s family may be left at www.glenncares.com.